Patient-Focused Physician & Medical Team Leader

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a physician to deliver high-quality patient-focused care in collaboration with staff, ensuring individualized care plans are met and compliant with state medical standards.

The role requires MD/DO, active Georgia medical license, CDS license as applicable, DEA registration, and BLS; ACLS preferred for full-time physicians. Experience is not required, but strong clinical skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required
• Current State Medical License; CDS license where applicable; DEA registration required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred for FT physicians

Responsibilities

• Adheres to guidelines and maintains clinical standards of care
• Evaluates patients through interview, history, exam and tests to ensure high-quality care
• Educates patients and families for health and prevention
• Orders and reviews tests and imaging for appropriate treatment and follow-up
• Documents data accurately in medical records for billing and continuity of care
• Maintains supervisory duties over staff as required
• Participates in department quality improvement and ongoing education

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a physician to deliver high-quality patient-focused care in collaboration with staff, ensuring individualized care plans are met and compliant with state medical standards.

The role requires MD/DO, active Georgia medical license, CDS license as applicable, DEA registration, and BLS; ACLS preferred for full-time physicians. Experience is not required, but strong clinical skills and communication are essential.